Dashain is one of the longest and the most auspicious festivals in the annual calendar of Nepal. The festival is celebrated by Nepalese people living in Nepal and all over the world. The festival is most common among the Nepali-origin locals in Nepal, Bhutan, Burma and North Indian hills.

People return to their home place from all parts of the world, as well as different parts of the country, to celebrate together with the family. All government offices in Nepal, educational institutions and other offices also close for the festival. Most of the private and government employees also get Dashain bonus for the celebration of the festival.